Cited by: USA TODAY and the Asheville Citizen-Times,

Key takeaways

  • 31 of the 51 jurisdictions (50 states and the District of Columbia) set a minimum wage above the federal $7.25 an hour; in the other 20, the federal rate is the one most employers pay.
  • District of Columbia has the highest rate, $18.40 an hour; among states, Washington is highest at $17.13 an hour.
  • Many states adjust their rate every year, usually on January 1 and in a few cases on July 1, so payroll settings need a yearly check.
  • Cities and counties can set higher local rates than their state. Check the address where each employee works.

Map: minimum wage by state in 2027

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Minimum wage on January 1, 2027, where it is announced or set in law

  1. $8.75–$12
  2. $12.30–$14
  3. $15–$15.71
  4. $16–$17.73
  5. No 2027 rate announced

Minimum wage in 2026

  1. $7.25–$11.41
  2. $11.85–$14.42
  3. $15–$15.16
  4. $15.55–$18.40
The minimum wage each state pays on January 1, 2027, as announced or set in law by Oct 30, 2026; hatched states had not announced a 2027 rate or follow the federal minimum. Switch to today's rates to compare. The table below has every state with its source.
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Minimum wage in every state

The minimum wage each state and the District of Columbia set, and the federal rate that applies where a state sets none or a lower one.

Federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr1Rules as of Oct 8, 2026

Minimum wage by state, as of Oct 8, 2026
StateMinimum wageFrom 2027Notes
Alabama$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—No state minimum wage law.
Alaska$14/hr3$14/hr $15/hr from Jul 1, 2027
Arizona$15.15/hr2$15.65/hr from Jan 1, 2027Flagstaff and Tucson set higher local rates.
Arkansas$11/hr4$11/hr no change scheduledApplies to employers with 4 or more employees.
California$16.90/hr5$17.40/hr from Jan 1, 2027Higher rates apply to fast food and some health care workers, and in many cities.
Colorado$15.16/hr6$15.71/hr from Jan 1, 2027Denver and other cities set higher local rates.
Connecticut$16.94/hr7$17.48/hr from Jan 1, 2027Adjusted each January 1 to the employment cost index.
Delaware$15/hr8$15/hr no change scheduled
District of Columbia$18.40/hr9Not announced yet for Jul 1, 2027Applies to all employers; adjusted each July 1.
Florida$15/hr10$15/hr no increase
Georgia$7.25/hr (federal)11 (same as the federal rule)—State rate is $5.15; the federal $7.25 applies to employers covered by federal law.
Hawaii$16/hr12$16/hr no increase
Idaho$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—State rate equals the federal rate.
Illinois$15/hr13$15/hr no change scheduledEmployers with 4 or more employees. Chicago and Cook County set higher local rates.
Indiana$7.25/hr (federal)14 (same as the federal rule)—State rate equals the federal rate; applies to employers with 2 or more employees.
Iowa$7.25/hr (federal)15 (same as the federal rule)—State rate equals the federal rate.
Kansas$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—State law excludes employment covered by federal law.
Kentucky$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—State law adopts the federal rate when it is higher.
Louisiana$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—No state minimum wage law.
Maine$15.10/hr16$15.70/hr from Jan 1, 2027Portland and Rockland set higher local rates.
Maryland$15/hr17$15/hr no change scheduledHoward, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties set higher rates.
Massachusetts$15/hr18$15/hr no change scheduledAgricultural workers: $8.00.
Michigan$13.73/hr19$15/hr from Jan 1, 2027Applies to employers with 2 or more employees.
Minnesota$11.41/hr20$11.87/hr from Jan 1, 2027One rate for all employer sizes. Minneapolis and St. Paul set higher local rates.
Mississippi$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—No state minimum wage law.
Missouri$15/hr21$15/hr no increaseRetail and service businesses with annual gross sales under $500,000 are exempt.
Montana$10.85/hr22$11.20/hr from Jan 1, 2027Businesses not covered by federal law with gross annual sales of $110,000 or less may pay $4.00. No tip credit.
Nebraska$15/hr2$15.26/hr from Jan 1, 2027Employers with 4 or more employees.
Nevada$12/hr2$12/hr no change scheduledOne rate regardless of health benefits.
New Hampshire$7.25/hr (federal)23 (same as the federal rule)—State law ties the rate to the federal minimum.
New Jersey$15.92/hr24$16.48/hr from Jan 1, 2027Seasonal and small employers (fewer than 6 employees): $15.23.
New Mexico$12/hr2$12/hr no change scheduledSome cities and counties set higher rates.
New York$16/hr25$16/hr no increaseRest of the state shown; New York City, Long Island and Westchester: $17.00.
North Carolina$7.25/hr (federal)26 (same as the federal rule)—State rate equals the federal rate.
North Dakota$7.25/hr (federal)27 (same as the federal rule)—State rate equals the federal rate.
Ohio$11/hr28$11.40/hr from Jan 1, 2027Employers with gross receipts over $405,000; smaller employers pay $7.25.
Oklahoma$7.25/hr (federal)29 (same as the federal rule)—State law adopts the federal rate.
Oregon$15.55/hr30Not announced yet for Jul 1, 2027Standard rate shown; Portland metro $16.80, non-urban counties $14.55. Adjusted each July 1.
Pennsylvania$7.25/hr (federal)31 (same as the federal rule)—State rate equals the federal rate.
Rhode Island$16/hr2$17/hr from Jan 1, 2027
South Carolina$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—No state minimum wage law.
South Dakota$11.85/hr32$12.30/hr from Jan 1, 2027Adjusted each January 1 for inflation.
Tennessee$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—No state minimum wage law.
Texas$7.25/hr (federal)2 (same as the federal rule)—State law adopts the federal rate.
Utah$7.25/hr (federal)33 (same as the federal rule)—State rate equals the federal rate.
Vermont$14.42/hr34Not announced yet for Jan 1, 2027Employers with 2 or more employees; adjusted each January 1.
Virginia$12.77/hr35$13.75/hr from Jan 1, 2027Scheduled to reach $15.00 on January 1, 2028.
Washington$17.13/hr36$17.73/hr from Jan 1, 2027No tip credit. Seattle and other cities set higher local rates.
West Virginia$8.75/hr37$8.75/hr no change scheduledApplies with 6 or more non-exempt employees at one location.
Wisconsin$7.25/hr (federal)38 (same as the federal rule)—State rate equals the federal rate.
Wyoming$7.25/hr (federal)39 (same as the federal rule)—State rate is $5.15; most workers are owed the federal $7.25.

Each rate was checked against the state's labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor on the date shown. The 2027 column gives the rate on January 1, 2027 where it is announced or set in law (no change scheduled: nothing enacted for 2027 on the check date) and says when a rate is not announced yet; each is sourced on the state's employer-cost page. City rates are in the next table.

Minimum wage in major cities with their own rate

Cities that set a minimum wage above their state’s, with the 2027 rate where it is already official. Each city links its full employer-cost breakdown.

Rules as of Oct 30, 2026

Minimum wage by city, as of Oct 30, 2026
CityMinimum wageFrom 2027Notes
Chicago, IL$17.05/hr40—From July 1, 2026, for employers with 4 or more employees.
Denver, CO$19.29/hr41$19.84/hr from Jan 1, 2027
Los Angeles, CA$18.42/hr42—From July 1, 2026.
Minneapolis, MN$16.37/hr43$17.02/hr from Jan 1, 2027
New York City, NY$17/hr44$17/hr from Jan 1, 2027
Portland, OR$16.80/hr30—Portland metro rate, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Saint Paul, MN$16.37/hr45$17.02/hr from Jan 1, 2027Businesses with 6 or more employees; $14.25 with 5 or fewer.
San Diego, CA$17.75/hr46$18.35/hr from Jan 1, 2027
San Francisco, CA$19.61/hr47—From July 1, 2026.
San Jose, CA$18.45/hr48$19/hr from Jan 1, 2027
Seattle, WA$21.30/hr49$22.14/hr from Jan 1, 2027

Rates from each city’s labor standards office, checked on the date shown; mid-year rates change on July 1.

How state and federal minimum wages work together

The federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act is $7.25 an hour. The U.S. Department of Labor notes that some state laws give employees greater protections and that employers must comply with both. In practice, an employer covered by both laws pays whichever rate is higher, so the state rate in the table above is the floor wherever it exceeds the federal rate.

A few states set a rate below the federal one or have no minimum wage law at all. There, employers covered by federal law pay the federal rate; the lower state rate matters only for the small number of employers outside federal coverage.

What to check before you run payroll

  • Where the employee works. City and county rates apply in addition to state rates; for remote employees, confirm with the state's labor department which location's rate applies.
  • Your employer size and type. Several states set different rates by headcount, annual sales or industry, as the notes in the table show.
  • Tipped employees. States set their own cash wage for tipped workers; some, such as Washington and Montana, allow no tip credit at all.
  • The next scheduled change. Annual adjustments take effect on a fixed date. Update rates before the first pay period that includes it.

How software keeps pay compliant

Payroll software applies the rate for each work location on every pay run and flags hourly rates that fall below the minimum, while time and attendance software records the hours those rates apply to. Both matter most for employers with staff in several states.

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Keep the states where you employ people and print one page with the minimum wage you must pay in each.

  • Each state's minimum wage, effective date and notes
  • Tipped cash wages where the state publishes one (17 states)
  • Scheduled increases already announced (8 states)
  • The date each rate was checked against its official source

Facts as of Oct 8, 2026 · LeadChange Research Team

Scheduled increases in the sheet

  1. Colorado: $15.71/hr in 2027
  2. Connecticut: $17.48/hr from 2027-01-01
  3. Hawaii: $18/hr from 2028-01-01
  4. Maine: $15.70/hr from 2027-01-01
  5. Michigan: $15/hr from 2027-01-01
  6. Minnesota: $11.87/hr from 2027-01-01
  7. Virginia: $13.75/hr from 2027-01-01
  8. Washington: $17.73/hr from 2027-01-01

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Frequently asked questions

Which state has the highest minimum wage?

District of Columbia has the highest rate in the table, $18.40 an hour; among the 50 states, Washington is highest at $17.13 an hour. Connecticut ($16.94 an hour), California ($16.90 an hour), Hawaii ($16 an hour) follow.

Which states have the lowest minimum wage?

In 20 states the federal $7.25 an hour is the rate most employers pay, because the state sets no minimum wage, a lower one or the same one: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Which minimum wage applies, state or federal?

Employers must comply with both laws, so an employee covered by both is paid the higher rate. Where a state sets no minimum wage or a lower one, employers covered by federal law pay the federal $7.25 an hour.

Do cities have their own minimum wage?

Some do. Several cities and counties, for example in California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington, set rates above their state's. The table shows statewide rates; check the local rate where each employee works.

How often do state minimum wages change?

Many states adjust their rate every year for inflation or on a schedule set by law, most often on January 1 and in a few states on July 1. The table shows the rate in effect on the date we checked it and the next scheduled rate where the state has published it.

What is the federal minimum wage?

$7.25 an hour, in effect since July 24, 2009, under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It is a floor: where a state or city sets a higher rate, an employer covered by both laws pays the higher one, as the state table on this page shows.

Which states raise the minimum wage in 2027?

15 states raise the minimum wage on January 1, 2027, as announced or set in law by Oct 30, 2026: Washington ($17.73), Connecticut ($17.48), California ($17.40), Rhode Island ($17), New Jersey ($16.48), Colorado ($15.71), Maine ($15.70), Arizona ($15.65), Nebraska ($15.26), Michigan ($15), Virginia ($13.75), South Dakota ($12.30), Minnesota ($11.87), Ohio ($11.40), and Montana ($11.20). Alaska keeps $14 on January 1 and rises to $15 on Jul 1, 2027. Hawaii ($16), New York ($16), Florida ($15), and Missouri ($15) keep their 2026 rate on January 1, 2027. Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Mexico, and West Virginia have no change scheduled. Vermont had not announced its 2027 rate; the District of Columbia and Oregon adjust on July 1 and had not announced the July 2027 rate yet.

Which cities have the highest minimum wage in 2027?

Among the cities with their own rate already set for 2027: Seattle ($22.14), Denver ($19.84), San Jose ($19), San Diego ($18.35), Minneapolis ($17.02).

Sources

The 49 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. dol.gov dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage“The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009.” “Some state laws provide greater employee protections; employers must comply with both.”
  2. U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state“No state minimum wage law. Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the current Federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.” “Arizona Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $15.15”
  3. Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development labor.alaska.gov/lss/whhome.htm“As of July 1, 2026, The Alaska minimum wage is increasing from $13.00 to $14.00 per hour.”
  4. Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing labor.arkansas.gov/labor/labor-standards/minimum-wage-and-overtime“Effective January 1, 2021, the minimum wage in Arkansas is $11.00 per hour.”
  5. California Department of Industrial Relations dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_minimumwage.htm“Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage is $16.90 per hour for all employers, not otherwise covered by a higher minimum wage specific to an industry or a locality.”
  6. Colorado Department of Labor and Employment cdle.colorado.gov/press-releases/press-release-colorado-minimum-wage-will-increase-to-1571/hour-in-2027“$15.71 per hour is a 3.6% increase from the current minimum wage of $15.16”
  7. Connecticut Department of Labor portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/08-2026/governor-lamont-announces-minimum-wage-will-increase“Connecticut's minimum wage will adjust to $17.48 per hour beginning January 1, 2027—an increase from the 2026 rate of $16.94 per hour.”
  8. Delaware Department of Labor industrialaffairs.delaware.gov/en-us/knowledgebase-employee/what-is-the-current-minimum-wage-in-delaware“As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage is $15.00 per hour.”
  9. DC Department of Employment Services does.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/does/publication/attachments/2026%20Minimum%20Wage%20Increase%20Notice.pdf“Beginning July 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase from $17.95 per hour to $18.40 per hour for all workers, regardless of size of employer.”
  10. FloridaCommerce floridajobs.org/florida-minimum-wage“Effective September 30, 2026, the Florida minimum wage will be $15.00 per hour.”
  11. Georgia Department of Labor dol.georgia.gov/minimum-wage“Georgia's minimum wage is $5.15 per hour, however, with some limited exceptions, the federal minimum wage rate applies.”
  12. Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations labor.hawaii.gov/wsd/minimum-wage“$16.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2026; and”
  13. Illinois Department of Labor labor.illinois.gov/news/press-release.30747.html“Workers will see an increase of $1 per hour from $14 to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $9 per hour”
  14. Indiana Department of Labor in.gov/dol/files/updated-pdfs-4-7-2026/Indiana2009MinimumWage.pdf“Both the federal and Indiana state minimum wage increased from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour, effective July 24, 2009.”
  15. Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing dial.iowa.gov/hearings/wage-and-child-labor/wages“What is the current minimum wage? $7.25 per hour.”
  16. Maine Department of Labor maine.gov/labor/docs/2027/posters/English_minimum_wage.pdf“Agriculture and Non-Agriculture Minimum Wage is $15.10 per hour effective January 1, 2026”
  17. Maryland Department of Labor labor.maryland.gov/labor/wages/wagehrfacts.shtml“Most employees must be paid at least the Maryland State Minimum Wage Rate of $15 per hour, but there are some exemptions.”
  18. Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-minimum-wage“Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage is $15.00 per hour and the service rate is $6.75”
  19. Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/ber/wage-and-hour/min-wage“Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate is $13.73 per hour.”
  20. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry dli.mn.gov/business/employment-practices/minimum-wage-minnesota“Amount as of Jan. 1, 2026 Amount as of Jan. 1, 2027 State minimum wage $11.41 an hour $11.87 an hour”
  21. Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations labor.mo.gov/DLS/MinimumWage“$15.00 MISSOURI MINIMUM WAGE IN EFFECT FOR 2026”
  22. Montana Department of Labor & Industry erd.dli.mt.gov/_docs/labor-standards/2026-MINIMUM-WAGE-POSTER.pdf“MONTANA'S MINIMUM WAGE (Effective 1/1/2026) $10.85*”
  23. New Hampshire Department of Labor dol.nh.gov/inspections/wage-and-hour/minimum-wage“no person, firm or corporation shall employ any employee at an hourly rate lower than that set forth in the federal minimum wage law, which is $7.25”
  24. New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/press/2025/20251001_Minimum_Wage.shtml“New Jersey's statewide minimum wage will increase by $0.43 to $15.92 per hour for most employees, effective January 1, 2026.”
  25. New York State Department of Labor dol.ny.gov/minimum-wage-0“The minimum wage rates will be: $17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County $16.00 per hour in the rest of New York State”
  26. North Carolina Department of Labor labor.nc.gov/workplace-rights/employee-rights-regarding-time-worked-and-wages-earned/minimum-wage-nc“The minimum wage in North Carolina is currently $7.25 an hour.”
  27. North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights nd.gov/labor/sites/www/files/documents/Brochures/Wage&Hour%20and%20Equal%20Emp.pdf“The minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25 per hour.”
  28. Ohio Department of Commerce com.ohio.gov/about-us/media-center/news/ohio+minimum+wage+set+to+increase+in+2026“Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Ohio's minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $11 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.50 per hour for tipped employees.”
  29. Oklahoma Department of Labor oklahoma.gov/labor/workplace-rights/wage-hour/faqs---wage-and-hour.html“The federal and state minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has been in effect since July 24, 2000.”
  30. Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/minimum-wage.aspx“Oregon's minimum wage depends on work location. For July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, those rates are: $16.80 per hour - Portland metro”
  31. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry pa.gov/agencies/dli/resources/compliance-laws-and-regulations/labor-management-relations/pennsylvania-s-minimum-wage-act/wage-faqs“The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour.”
  32. South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation dlr.sd.gov/employment_laws/minimum_wage.aspx“The minimum wage for non-tipped employees in South Dakota is $11.85/hour . (Effective Jan. 1, 2026.)”
  33. Utah Labor Commission laborcommission.utah.gov/divisions/utah-antidiscrimination-and-labor-uald/wage-claim“The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 per hour.”
  34. Vermont Department of Labor labor.vermont.gov/press-release/vermont-department-labor-announces-minimum-wage-increase-starting-january-2026“Beginning January 1, 2026, the State's minimum wage will increase from $14.01 to $14.42 per hour”
  35. Office of the Governor of Virginia governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/april-releases/name-1116004-en.html“The legislation will then increase the minimum wage to $13.75 per hour on January 1, 2027”
  36. Washington Department of Labor & Industries lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/wages/minimum-wage“The 2026 minimum wage in the state of Washington is $17.13 per hour.”
  37. West Virginia Division of Labor labor.wv.gov/media/48/download?inline=“As of January 1, 2016, every employer shall pay to each of his or her covered employees a minimum hourly wage of not less than $8.75 per hour.”
  38. Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/laborstandards/minimumwage.htm“Wisconsin's Current Minimum Wage Rates Rate Type As of 7/24/09 Adult $7.25”
  39. Wyoming Department of Workforce Services dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/labor-standards/workers-and-job-seekers/faq“Wyoming law sets the minimum wage at $5.15 per hour, but most workers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.”
  40. City of Chicago, Office of Labor Standards chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/minimumwageinformation.html“As of July 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Chicago is $17.05 per hour for employers with 4 or more employees.”
  41. Denver Labor (Denver Auditor's Office) denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Auditors-Office/Denver-Labor/Citywide-Minimum-Wage“Denver's Minimum Wage in 2026: $19.29/hour”
  42. City of Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards wagesla.lacity.gov/sites/g/files/wph1941/files/2026-04/MWO-Notice-2026%208x11%20-%20English%20ADA260304.pdf“7/1/2026 $18.42”
  43. City of Minneapolis, Labor Standards Enforcement minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov“The required minimum wage rate for work performed in Minneapolis during 2026 is $16.37. In 2027, the Minneapolis minimum wage is $17.02.”
  44. New York State Department of Labor dol.ny.gov/minimum-wage“$17.00 per hour in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County”
  45. City of Saint Paul, Labor Standards Enforcement and Education stpaul.gov/news/saint-paul-businesses-notified-2026-minimum-wage-increases“Effective January 1, 2026, the City’s minimum wage hourly rate will be: $16.37 for macro and large businesses (101+ employees) Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum wage hourly rate will be: $16.37 for small businesses (6-100 employees) $14.25 for micro businesses (5 employees or less)”
  46. City of San Diego, Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement sandiego.gov/labor-and-wage/minimum-wage/earned-sick-leave“January 1, 2026 $17.75 January 1, 2027 $18.35”
  47. San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement sf.gov/information--minimum-wage-ordinance“Employees performing work in San Francisco, including part-time and temporary employees, must be paid no less than the San Francisco minimum wage, currently $19.61 as of July 1, 2026.”
  48. City of San José, Office of Equality Assurance sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/public-works/labor-compliance/minimum-wage-ordinance“Starting January 1, 2027, the City of Santa Jose’s minimum wage will increase from $18.45 (2026 minimum wage rate) to $19.00 per hour.”
  49. Seattle Office of Labor Standards laborstandards.seattle.gov/2026/09/28/office-of-labor-standards-announces-seattles-2027-minimum-wage“Seattle’s current 2026 minimum wage is $21.30/hour.”